Zinc nitrate hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 10196-18-6 | H12N2O12Zn | 297.48 g/mol

Zinc nitrate hexahydrate is used as an analytical reagent, catalyst and as a mordant in dyeing. It finds application in electro galvanizing, rubber industry and in the water treatment industry. It is widely used as the precursor for the synthesis of zinc oxide. It is employed in the preparation of the steel phosphating agent. In the field of agriculture, it is used for nourishing and protecting fruit trees from acid rain.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10196-18-6
• Molecular Formula: H12N2O12Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 297.48
• MDL Number: MFCD00149889
• InChI Key: JGPSMWXKRPZZRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: zinc nitrate hexahydrate, zinc ii nitrte, zincnitratehexahydrate, acmc-1bzdd, n2o6zn.6h2o, ksc176g7t, zinc nitrate hexahydrate, puratronic, zinc nitrate, zinc 2+ hexahydrate dinitrate, zinc nitrate hexahydrate, p.a
• PubChem CID: 15865313
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.[Zn++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: ∼36°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 250 g
• Linear Formula: Zn(NO₃)₂·6H₂O
• UN Number: UN1514
• Merck Index: 14,10144
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: zinc(2+) hexahydrate dinitrate
• Formula Weight: 297.47 (189.38 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.07 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc nitrate hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H302-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ZINC NITRATE
EINECSNumber	231-943-8
RTECSNumber	ZH4775000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only